Identity threats feel cognitively uncomfortable, and often result in us feeling annoyed with the transgressor for not being more sensitive about stealing something that feels so core to our self-image. When people copy something really important to us, it quickly goes from identity threat to identity theft.

Why do I hate copy cats?

As mentioned before copycats are very insecure. They often suffer from severe anxiety, depression and negative thinking. They think so little of themselves, but they do nothing to better themselves. Rather they find a victim to focus on and start imitating the other person's behaviour.

What to do when someone keeps copying you?